Mideast Africa

Watch Israel test its anti-missile Barak weapon at sea

The defense system is key to protecting Israel’s four Sa’ar 6 corvettes that the country recently received and deployed.

23 hours ago

How Israel is preparing the next generation of cyber soldiers

Defense News spoke with three senior officers at the training center to discuss their goals and how cyberspace is changing how Israel’s military functions.

3 days ago

Turkey unveils MIR naval surface drone for fighting submarines

The MIR unmanned vessel can be operated autonomously, remote-controlled or with a crew.

BMC moving ahead on Altay tank for Turkey amid supply chain questions

The program is in two phases: T1 covers the first 250 units, and T2 involves an advanced version of the tank.

5 weeks ago

TAI to deliver Hurkus-C combat aircraft to Niger, Chad

The contract with Niger follows the sale of 12 Hurkus-B aircraft to the African nation under a deal signed in 2021.

5 weeks ago

Israel-Lebanon maritime deal juggles region’s security, energy targets

The agreement, brokered with help from the U.S. State Department, comes as Israel is on the eve of elections, making it a politically sensitive issue.

5 weeks ago

US Army brigade in Africa seeks to ward off Chinese, Russian influence

However, current doctrine does not explicitly define the role of security force assistance brigades in responding to a crisis or conflict.

8 weeks ago

Six questions with the commander of US Army Europe and Africa

U.S. Army Gen. Darryl Williams shares his observations on the war in Ukraine, and why standardized artillery training among allies is all the rage.

8 weeks ago

Paramount Group sells nine Mwari spy, combat aircraft

The South African company has sold nine short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft to multiple air forces.

2 months ago

Elbit wins $76 million deal for electronic warfare training

This latest contract builds on Elbit’s previous sales of EW systems as well as its role in training and providing tech advancements to the IDF.

2 months ago

Iran briefly seizes 2 US Navy sea drones in Red Sea amid tensions

Two U.S. Navy destroyers, as well as helicopters, responded and called the Iranian destroyer to release the drones, which they did.

3 months ago

Israel, Boeing agree to $927M deal for four KC-46A tankers

Israel agreed to purchase the planes in January, following years of delays in finalizing a contract that stemmed from budgeting issues and local elections.

3 months ago

US Navy halts Iranian boat from seizing a 5th Fleet unmanned vessel

The 5th Fleet spotted the IRGCN support ship Shahid Baziar towing a Saildrone Explorer USV on Monday.

3 months ago

What did China and Iran bring to Russia’s Army 2022 defense expo?

The Russia Defense Ministry noted after that show it expects to receive more than 3,700 samples of military equipment.

3 months ago

Expand Israel-Morocco security cooperation to counter malign influence in Africa

Further promoting the Israeli-Moroccan partnership — made possible by the Abraham Accords — would allow the United States to multiply its strategic footprint in Africa without diverting resources from other theaters.

4 months ago

Defying fiscal disruption: Defense revenues on Top 100 continue to climb, despite supply chain turmoil

Businesses faced a thorny mess in 2021 amid supply chain snarls, labor shortages and government budget uncertainty. Even so, there are signs of the global defense industry’s continued resilience.

4 months ago

It‘s official: The Marine Corps has its 1st Black 4-star general

Lt. Gen. Michael Langley will now lead U.S. troops in Africa as the commander of U.S. Africa Command.

4 months ago

State Department clears weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been given the green light by the State Department to purchase billions worth of missiles and equipment.

4 months ago

Global military spending hits record high

Find out how much money goes to funding militaries around the world, plus how many warheads are still deployed.

4 months ago

Pentagon reviews removing Morocco as host of largest military exercise in Africa

The Defense Department is looking at alternative locations to host the largest military exercise in Africa amid Senate pressure to bump Morocco from its coveted position as an annual host for the drills.

4 months ago

Mideast Africa

Defense News offers premier news and analysis of defense programs and strategies in Mideast Africa to keep military and industry decision-makers informed.

The defense system is key to protecting Israel’s four Sa’ar 6 corvettes that the country recently received and deployed.

Defense News spoke with three senior officers at the training center to discuss their goals and how cyberspace is changing how Israel’s military functions.

The MIR unmanned vessel can be operated autonomously, remote-controlled or with a crew.

The program is in two phases: T1 covers the first 250 units, and T2 involves an advanced version of the tank.

The contract with Niger follows the sale of 12 Hurkus-B aircraft to the African nation under a deal signed in 2021.

The agreement, brokered with help from the U.S. State Department, comes as Israel is on the eve of elections, making it a politically sensitive issue.

However, current doctrine does not explicitly define the role of security force assistance brigades in responding to a crisis or conflict.

U.S. Army Gen. Darryl Williams shares his observations on the war in Ukraine, and why standardized artillery training among allies is all the rage.

The South African company has sold nine short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft to multiple air forces.

This latest contract builds on Elbit’s previous sales of EW systems as well as its role in training and providing tech advancements to the IDF.

Two U.S. Navy destroyers, as well as helicopters, responded and called the Iranian destroyer to release the drones, which they did.

Israel agreed to purchase the planes in January, following years of delays in finalizing a contract that stemmed from budgeting issues and local elections.

The 5th Fleet spotted the IRGCN support ship Shahid Baziar towing a Saildrone Explorer USV on Monday.

The Russia Defense Ministry noted after that show it expects to receive more than 3,700 samples of military equipment.

Further promoting the Israeli-Moroccan partnership — made possible by the Abraham Accords — would allow the United States to multiply its strategic footprint in Africa without diverting resources from other theaters.

Businesses faced a thorny mess in 2021 amid supply chain snarls, labor shortages and government budget uncertainty. Even so, there are signs of the global defense industry’s continued resilience.

Lt. Gen. Michael Langley will now lead U.S. troops in Africa as the commander of U.S. Africa Command.

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have been given the green light by the State Department to purchase billions worth of missiles and equipment.

Find out how much money goes to funding militaries around the world, plus how many warheads are still deployed.

The Defense Department is looking at alternative locations to host the largest military exercise in Africa amid Senate pressure to bump Morocco from its coveted position as an annual host for the drills.